self-abandoned

adjective

Definition of self-abandonednext
as in unbridled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-abandoned
  1. unbridled
  2. unrestrained
  3. uninhibited
  4. uncommitted
  5. unattached
Adjective
  • But what the special undeniably captures is the spirit of unbridled creativity that has kept Adult Swim on the air for 25 years and counting.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The documents land as the US itself is grappling with slipping vaccination rates and unbridled measles outbreaks, which have killed two people, including a newborn, this year.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unbridled
Adjective
  • Climate catastrophe and biodiversity loss are the consequences of unrestrained taking by humans.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of unrestrained
Adjective
  • Cuts to the former could sink them, while allowing the latter to go on uninhibited could put patients and payers underwater.
    — Daniel Payne, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Directed by Martin Scorsese and set in the late 80s and early 90s, the movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, an uninhibited young stockbroker who becomes enamored by the excess and ruthlessness of Wall Street.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of uninhibited
Adjective
  • Though Tuesday, county officials also warned there was not enough TDT money projected to fill every wish for those uncommitted funds.
    — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And then Texas got good news from RB Landen Williams-Callis, who was 2027’s last uncommitted five-star.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncommitted
Adjective
  • Now, with many of the players in their mid-to-late twenties, ten are unattached.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The broken, headless humerus was instead left to float freely in the man’s arm, unattached to his upper body.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of unattached
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“Self-abandoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-abandoned. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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